T.I. Says His Upcoming Album Will Be His Last

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T.I. is signaling the end of his recording career with Kill The King, a project he has described as his final studio album. Earlier this month, he released “Let Em Know,” a Pharrell-produced single that introduces the tone of the forthcoming record. The announcement frames the album not as a dramatic farewell, but as a measured conclusion to a career that has spanned more than two decades. For the Atlanta rapper, the decision appears deliberate and long in the making.

While attending the Grammy Awards with his wife, Tiny, T.I. spoke candidly about stepping away from music. “It’s a blessing, man. ‘Let Em Know,’ produced by Pharrell, is my first single off of my final album. It’s time for me to be done. They should know it; I’ve stated it before,” he said. He explained that his priorities have shifted toward family and other creative ambitions he has yet to fully explore. The album, he suggested, represents closure rather than retreat.

TI says he’s officially retiring from Hip Hop and his new album that he’s rolling out will be his last album. pic.twitter.com/3Rbk5Y4tbX

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